If you had enough money to never have to work again, would you do it anyway?

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If you had enough money to never have to work again, would you do it anyway?

Would you feel an obligation to be a productive member of society even if earning money is taken out of the equation? If so, could you dedicate yourself to full-time hours of this productive endeavor, knowing that you don't have to be there?

Having money has no bearing whether or not people choose to be productive. Just because you have enough money is no reason to simply sit on your fat ass. Just look at this welfare society we have become. Hell, you can be poor and also be a non-productive member of this society and live decently. Generational handouts from you and I, Mr. and Ms. Taxpayer, given to people for simply existing and having the ability to take a daily dump. At least these people keep the sewage system busy. Bravo.

I'd probably have to do something with my time. Not a 9-5 job for the sake of a paycheque, but maybe i'd go work/volunteer at a nonprofit or some type of humanitarian type organization; or continue on with my education (ie go on to do a phd/post doc/ university teaching/researching ect).

Originally Posted by Tom Gabel

Adrenaline carried one last thought to fruition.
Let this be the end.
Let this be the last song.
Let this be the end.
Let all be forgiven.